HR Generalist - Reposting 2025

Why Join Kumon?

At Kumon, we don’t just help students achieve academic success—we empower them to reach their full potential. As a Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be a key player in supporting our associates and ensuring a positive and productive work environment. If you are passionate about human resources, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

What We Offer:

• Inspiring Mission: Join a company that’s dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and 21 paid holidays annually.
• Professional Growth: Receive professional development funds each year to support your growth and leadership in the human resources sector.
• Flexibility: Work in a role that allows for interaction with multiple departments, giving you a dynamic and diverse work experience.

About the Role: Human Resources Generalist

As a Human Resources Generalist at Kumon North America, you will:

• Drive Success for Associates: Provide excellent customer service to all Kumon Associates, acting as a liaison between Human Resources and the Company.
• Build Relationships: Promote communication and positive relationships with associates to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
• Promote Growth: Support the core focus areas of Human Resources, including Company Culture, Associate Relations and Engagement, Performance Management, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development, and Human Capital Management Systems.
• Deliver Expert Support: Facilitate the performance management process, support associate relations issues, and administer various associate benefits programs.
• Analyze and Act: Review, analyze, and share data regarding associate recruitment, engagement, and retention; recommend programs, policies, and procedures improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 4-7 years of prior experience as an HR Generalist required
• Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Independent and Proactive: Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the performance management process, from developing and supporting training to administering the process and performing system maintenance.
• Promote communication and positive relationships with associates to enhance satisfaction and engagement.
• Support associate relations issues, including complaints, discrimination, and harassment claims.
• Review and propose policy and procedure updates, including updates to the Associate Handbook.
• Perform compensation analysis and develop proposals to ensure consistency with internal equity and external market data.
• Administer various associate benefits programs, including short- and long-term disability claims.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs.
• Support the Human Capital Management Systems, including implementations, ongoing support, and maintenance.

Location Requirement:

This role is based in Rutherford, NJ and requires the candidate to work form the office 2x a week and 3-days remote.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role that allows you to directly impact the success and satisfaction of our associates, apply today to become a Human Resources Generalist at Kumon North America. Together, we’ll continue to inspire and empower our team, one associate at a time.

*Please be aware that all eligible associates must satisfy the specific waiting period before enrollment. The waiting period varies according to the state benefit plan guidelines.